Top 10 in 2012: Best shots

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10. Webb Simpson, U.S. Open

Needing to save par on the 72nd hole at The Olympic Club, Simpson hit a difficult chip shot to 3 feet to do just that. The up-and-down proved to be the difference in Simpson's one-shot victory. (Getty)

9. Zach Johnson, John Deere Classic

On the second hole of sudden death, Johnson <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgcUcHngnKI' target='_blank'>hit a 6-iron, from 193 yards</a> in a fairway bunker, inside a foot from the hole. He birdied to beat Troy Matteson. (Getty)

8. Tiger Woods, Honda Classic

Trying to chase down Rory McIlroy, Woods capped a closing 62 with an eagle on the par-5 18th, following <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51phTDDS7Ps' target='_blank'>a 5-iron from 216 yards, to 8 feet</a>. (Getty)

7. Rickie Fowler, Wells Fargo Championship

In a playoff with Rory McIlroy and D.A. Points, Fowler <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0KA1vWKMwo' target='_blank'>hit his approach shot to 4 feet</a> on the first extra hole, then made the putt to capture his first PGA Tour victory. (Getty)

6. Ernie Els, Open Championship

Els <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdlolsXacxI' target='_blank'>made a 15-foot birdie</a> on the final hole at Royal Lytham & St. Annes, which proved to be the winning putt. It gave Els his fourth career major title. (Getty)

5. Justin Rose, Ryder Cup

Trailing Phil Mickelson, 1 down, in a crucial singles match at the Ryder Cup, Rose <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb4gHE4o3xw' target='_blank'>made a 35-foot birdie</a> on the par-3 17th to square the match, which he won on 18. (Getty)

4. Martin Kaymer, Ryder Cup

A heavily criticized captain's pick, Kaymer made a 6-foot putt to defeat Steve Stricker in singles and ensure the European team would retain the Ryder Cup. (Getty)

3. Louis Oosthuizen, Masters

Oosthuizen <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqo1MSqfIPc' target='_blank'>flushed a 4-iron from 253 yards</a> on the par-5 second in the final round of the Masters. The ball carried onto the green and rolled 80 feet into the cup. (Getty)

2. Tiger Woods, Memorial Tournament, Part I

Trailing by one, Woods <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1U3JCwaeoBE' target='_blank'>chipped in for birdie</a> on the par-4 16th to tie for the lead. It was vintage Tiger. He went on to win the tournament. (Getty)

2. Tiger Woods, Memorial Tournament, Part II

Trailing by one, Woods <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1U3JCwaeoBE' target='_blank'>chipped in for birdie</a> on the par-4 16th to tie for the lead. It was vintage Tiger. He went on to win the tournament. (Getty)

2. Tiger Woods, Memorial Tournament, Part III

Trailing by one, Woods <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1U3JCwaeoBE' target='_blank'>chipped in for birdie</a> on the par-4 16th to tie for the lead. It was vintage Tiger. He went on to win the tournament. (Getty)

1. Bubba Watson, Masters

On the first hole of sudden death, Watson played a <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkSbIyqbaMc' target='_blank'> 40-yard hook shot</a> out of the trees and onto the green, 10 feet from the hole. His par secured his first major. (Getty)

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